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John Barrow

“I am a perfectionist, so I prefer to look for the perfect wood type and take great care with each detail. I want to make something that is different than what you might usually see...."

John Barrow was born in London on September 22, 1934. After studying Engineering he traveled to Peru, in 1969, to work at a paper mill. His original contract was for eight weeks, but John ended up... read more

31 items by John Barrow

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Tracey

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12/08/2023

"Stunning piece"

I got this to go with this artists creche. Absolutely stunning to have it all together.

Purchased Item:

Sacsayhuaman Window, Wood Sculpture with Inca Window

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Son
  • Occasion: Christmas

Tracey

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12/08/2023

"Stunning craftsmanship and creativity"

This is such a beautiful creche. We give our children nativity sets when they marry and this is the set my son and daughter-in-love selected. I can not wait to see their faces when they open it. I also got the wall/window for a background.

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Son
  • Occasion: Christmas

EDGUBI

From Texas

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12/06/2023

"Exqusite and dynamic!"

I have a lot of folk art, including a number of other pieces from John Barrow, and I am mostly only interested in depictions of animals, plants, and geometric forms, not humans. However the colors of the womens dress, combined with the condor, make this one of only a handful of pieces I have in my collection depicting humans, and I am extremely happy with it! One thing I realized I especially love about this piece is the dynamism that comes from having the condor sticking out away from the pieces center of gravity.

Best Uses

  • Decoration

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Roger

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11/22/2023

"What a novel concept!"

This crèche was originally destined for my son s bedroom; but, when it arrived, it proved too beautiful for such a private setting. So, it was moved to the main living room for all to admire. The crafting of a Nativity scene in a block format is so unique. All our friends, upon viewing it, exclaim they have never seen such a novel concept and are amazed at your artistry. It went on display immediately upon arrival — even before December! Why hide a masterpiece!

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Janice

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10/12/2023

"Owl"

Beautiful

Purchased Item:

Pensive Owl, Multicolor Owl Statuette Cedar and Mahogany Sculpture

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Colleen

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09/27/2023

"It is just beautiful!"

A unique and colorful and stunning depiction of the Holy Family!

Purchased Item:

Sacred Family, Unique Christianity Religious Wood Sculpture

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